City

Chest Springs, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Cambria County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥184Population
💰$60,000Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂45.3Median Age
🏠$122,700Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓41.8%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 53% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.9%Other: 1.1%Race
White98.9%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
14%
18–24
2%
25–44
24%
45–64
29%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
College Grads41.8% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 53% below avg
HS Graduate73 (54.5%)
Associates5 (3.7%)
Bachelors21 (15.7%)
Graduate Degree35 (26.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 54.5%Associates: 3.7%Bachelors: 15.7%Graduate: 26.1%Edu
HS Grad54.5%
Associates3.7%
Bachelors15.7%
Graduate26.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.7%Renter: 5.3%Tenure
Owner94.7%
Renter5.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,000 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$122,700 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units94
Vacant Units18

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
59%
About Chest Springs, PA

Chest Springs is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Cambria County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 184 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.3 years.

Economically, Chest Springs is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,000 is below the national average. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Chest Springs is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $122,700, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 94.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chest Springs is well-educated. 41.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (98.91%).

Chest Springs, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Chest Springs
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
16624 184 $60,000 $122,700 2.3% 41.8% 94.7%